Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On November 6, 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln defeated three other candidates for the U.S. presidency.

On November 6, 1913, Mohandas K. Gandhi was arrested as he led a march of Indian miners in South Africa.

On November 6, 1995, Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell announced plans to move his team to Baltimore.

On November 6, 1999, Australians rejected a referendum to drop Britain's queen as their head of state.

 

[ILUVDXL]

Those NFL teams always have me so confused. I always remember them by their old names and locations. DH gets very exassperated with me when I'm calling teams by the wrong names.

As always, Deb, thanks for the lesson.

 

[olena]

Great info!

Thanks, Deb....

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB .

Lincoln is the only Republican in history who would have received my vote ...........

 

[JC2]

Thanks Deb!

 

[ILUVDXL]

EROS, dear, where have you been hiding? I was about to file a missing persons report with the Cambridge Police.

As far as republicans in Massachusetts territory, we've done it now.